So the Rinne hip injury is a major concern. Not done for the year but goalies and hip injuries, well it could be a while. They are said to be in a serious hunt for a number one for the balance of the year. Miller rumours heat up but if Miller ends up in Anaheim they may have someone to trade to Nashville.

Ya, like why couldn't this have been last season. Although as things play out this year I'm pretty happy we have Lou still.

The Horvat trade will be scrutinized until Horvat turns into a legit top six NHL player. If he doesn’t pan out, then of course that trade will have been a failure.

For the time being, Luongo is playing well. There are no obvious signs of him being disgruntled or wanting out of Vancouver. He seems to be enjoying himself playing full time again. There are no signs that he is regressing at all from the standard of play we expect from him.

We also have Lack, who has had a couple of promising starts so we’ll see where that goes. He’s young and has all the attributes like size, talent and athleticism that you look for in a goalie.

The Horvat trade will be scrutinized until Horvat turns into a legit top six NHL player. If he doesn’t pan out, then of course that trade will have been a failure.

For the time being, Luongo is playing well. There are no obvious signs of him being disgruntled or wanting out of Vancouver. He seems to be enjoying himself playing full time again. There are no signs that he is regressing at all from the standard of play we expect from him.

We also have Lack, who has had a couple of promising starts so we’ll see where that goes. He’s young and has all the attributes like size, talent and athleticism that you look for in a goalie.

Not to judge too prematurely...but....

Is it me or has Schneider looked a little suspect in our 2 meetings against the Devils?

It is certainly possible. Not all that likely, in my opinion, but certainly possible. There are all kinds of goalies who go on good runs for a year or two and then fizzle out. Very few play 700+ games (and counting) like Luongo.

Anyway, Luongo was the safer bet, while Schneider has more upside in that he is younger, has put up some fantastic numbers and doesn’t have playoff meltdown baggage. Who knows, maybe Gillis accidentally made the right play.

The Devils suck, Newark is a dump, the atmosphere in the Prudential stadium is depressing…I sort of feel sorry for Cory.

One thing is for certain, thus far I am liking the thought process behind Horvat and Shinkaruk.

Hockey Widow wrote:Although as things play out this year I'm pretty happy we have Lou still.

One more regular season win, and Luongo ties Rogatien Vachon for 16th place on the All-Time NHL List. He just keeps racking up wins despite not wanting to be here, coaching changes, and equipment changes - he's the most professional disgruntled player I think I've ever seen.

herb wrote:The Horvat trade will be scrutinized until Horvat turns into a legit top six NHL player. If he doesn’t pan out, then of course that trade will have been a failure.

By the time you can fairly judge Horvat's ability to be a top six (2-3 years from now at the earliest), Luongo will be 37 -38 and the "window", at least as far as a cup calibre goalie is concerned will likely be closed....

Vader wrote:By the time you can fairly judge Horvat's ability to be a top six (2-3 years from now at the earliest), Luongo will be 37 -38 and the "window", at least as far as a cup calibre goalie is concerned will likely be closed....

That's true, but sorry; I'm not seeing your point.

Are you saying that things may line up perfectly? The old era closes and a new one begins...or are you saying Horvat will be of no use within Luongo's playing days?

The next two years (2014/15 and 2015/16) will be huge in terms of the Sedin/Luongo era. After 2016, they will no longer be aging, they will be old.

The Canucks need will new torchbearers for sure by that time. Maybe Horvat can be one?

Vader wrote:By the time you can fairly judge Horvat's ability to be a top six (2-3 years from now at the earliest), Luongo will be 37 -38 and the "window", at least as far as a cup calibre goalie is concerned will likely be closed....

That's true, but sorry; I'm not seeing your point.

Are you saying that things may line up perfectly? The old era closes and a new one begins...or are you saying Horvat will be of no use within Luongo's playing days?

The next two years (2014/15 and 2015/16) will be huge in terms of the Sedin/Luongo era. After 2016, they will no longer be aging, they will be old.

The Canucks need will new torchbearers for sure by that time. Maybe Horvat can be one?

Yup, they'll need new torch bearers...including a goalie. Schneider could have been that guy. Or they could have used Schneider to get young help to win now cause the window of having a top goalie is closing. Goalies like Schneider and Luongo don't come along everyday.

Horvat may become an excellent player for the Canucks but no matter how well Horvat plays, the trade is a loss because Gillis should have got more.

Lack has looked good thus far. Oh for early to proclaim him our future stRter but the point is he has the opportunity to learn and back up one of the league's best. So ya 2-3 years we need new torch bearers but who is to say Lack won't be one of the.We have some very good young goalies in the system so I think the future in net is ok.

And on Luongo, he is very happy right now. He isn't thinking of leaving. Don't know what the off season will bring but I do know he is quite comfortable back n Vancouver ands sees this as a second chance to win with this core. As long as the Canucks are still competitive and as long as there is no repeat of the CS fiasco I see no reason why Luongo won't want to finish his career here.

We will get the twins locked up so our so called window hasn't closed. For the first time in years we have some promising prospects up front and withe pick up of Stanton and Corrado in Utica our D core looks good too.

This has got to be one of our better Octobers and so far this season I am pleased with where we are.